violins/violas

Laura Wallace “Guarneri” 2012 Built by Laura Wallace on the Sunshine Coast with Vancouver Island Big Leaf maple two piece back and Sitka spruce top. Inspired by the Lord Wilton Guarneri. Varnished with red oil varnish with subtle shading. A warm violin in colour and tone. Set up with Evah Pirazzis, 3 tree Despiau bride and ebony fittings. Available in Victoria at Tapestry...

Northern Sun Fiddola “Titian Strad 1715” This is a 5-string violin for a fiddler or classical player looking for more versatility. This fiddola is the size of a 4/4 violin with a wider fingerboard. It was converted, varnished and set up in my shop on the Sunshine Coast. An even tone through all 5 strings. Varnish inspired by the famous Titian Strad from 1715. Outfitted with a 5 string Wittner fine tuning tailpiece, a 3 tree Despiau bridge and Obligato strings (photo shows Evah Pirazzis). Ebony fittings. Available in Victoria at Tapestry...

Smaller Violins I carry the full range of smaller violins (1/16th, 1/10th, 1/8th, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4) available for purchase or rent. These instruments include case, bow with rainbow hair if desired, and rosin. The majority of these smaller instruments sell for $500 or less. Please enquire. Previously...

Laura Clement Wallace “Plowden” 2018 A petite full size violin, inspired by the “Plowden” Guarneri del Gesu from 1735. The violin has a big sound and is easy to play, with a deliciously rich and chocolatey low end. The back is two-piece, tightly flamed Big Leaf Maple, while the top is a tight grained Alpine Spruce. Varnished with spirit varnished, antiqued to allude to the original inspiration. Set up with ebony fittings with Parisian eye detail and Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. SOLD...

French Strad Copy A well played violin with a fake Strad label, and an honest additional label near the soundpost stating “Made in France”. A great example of a French factory instrument from the last century. The body is in excellent condition with some wear to the varnish, especially under the bridge. A golden-hued brown varnish. Medium grain spruce on the front and a one piece maple back with moderate flame. The pegs are rosewood, the tailpiece is a Wittner. Set-up with Tonica strings. Available in my shop on the Sunshine Coast....

Northern Sun Fiddola “Golden Strad” This is a 5-string violin for a fiddler or classical player looking for more versatility. This fiddola is the size of a 4/4 violin with a wider fingerboard. It was converted, varnished and set up in my shop on the Sunshine Coast. An even tone through all 5 strings. An antiqued spirit varnish over a golden mineral ground. Outfitted with a 5 string Wittner fine tuning tailpiece, a 3 tree Despiau bridge and Obligato strings. Ebony fittings....